1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$14,532
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$14,852
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$15,942
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$16,242
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB
$16,517
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$18,022
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$18,232
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$18,552
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB
$18,597
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$18,942
Ext Cab 155.5" WB
$19,017
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$19,242
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB 4WD
$19,517
Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD
$20,826
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB 4WD
$21,401
Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD
$21,821
$20,826
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
56 ft³
Cargo Volume
62 in
Tailgate Width
6
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
Second Hip Room
142 in
Wheelbase
219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Height, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
32 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

Steering

Power
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
51 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,566 lbs
Curb Weight
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,777 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,789 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,566 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,634 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,634 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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